AHP1 Dietitian Annual Intake 2027

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Graduating Dietitian to join the Annual Intake Program as an AHP1 Dietitian at Flinders Medical Centre. You will deliver evidence-based nutrition care across clinical settings and work with multidisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.

Reporting to the Manager of Dietetics & Nutrition, you will develop dietetic knowledge under supervision, participate in rounds and meetings, and engage in professional development and quality improvement

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care.
• Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dietetic assessments and develop individualised nutrition care plans for patients.
• Provide nutrition interventions, dietary advice, education and ongoing review.
• Communicate with medical, nursing, allied health, and catering staff regarding patient care.
• Work under clinical supervision to develop dietetic knowledge and clinical skills.
• Participate in ward rounds, meetings and conferences to integrate nutritional care into total patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient-centred care

Education

Dietitian degree (in progress)

Job description

Job no: 954995
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Public Health, Graduate, Apprenticeship, Traineeship

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Dietetics& Nutrition
• Salary $73,710 - $89,981 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP1
• Full-Time Position Available, 12-24 Month Contract

Southern Adelaide Local Health Network is looking for a skilled and motivated Graduating Dietitian.

Join SA Health’s Annual Intake Program as an AHP1 Dietitian at Flinders Medical Centre! Be part of a dynamic team delivering evidence-based, individualised nutrition care across diverse clinical settings. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while developing your clinical skills through supervision, professional development and quality improvement opportunities.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager of Dietetic s & Nutrition , you willwork closely with medical, nursing, allied health, and food service staff to ensure the effective implementation of nutritional care plans.

Duties for the role will include:

• Conduct dietetic assessments and develop individualised nutrition care plans for patients.
• Provide nutrition interventions, dietary advice, education and ongoing review.
• Communicate with medical, nursing, allied health, and catering staff regarding patient care
• Work under clinical supervision to develop dietetic knowledge and clinical skills.
• Participating in ward rounds, meetings and conferences to integrate nutritional care into total patient care.

About you:

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to unexpected situations and fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• A strong commitment to patient-centred care
• Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Megan Satanek, Director of Nutrition & Dietetics, 8204 5182, [e-mail]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday, 8th of November 2026

Attachments:

• AHP1 Dietitian Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guid elines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 954995

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time